A tribute to those who answered the call in 9/11 takes place in Wildwood on Wednesday. The Patriot Flag will be inside the Wildwoods Convention Center on its tour of the United States. The flag is an honor to those who lost their lives in that attack and the people who responded to help those…
A group has asked President Barack Obama to halt all licensing of nuclear power plants. The New Jersey Public Interest Research Group has noted a number of situations in which there was almost a significant problem to arise from a nuclear plant. The report notes some radiation leaks from New Jersey plants and says a…
A dispute between firefighters and city officials have led to there being one polling place in Wildwood. The Press of Atlantic City reports that the Holly Beach Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 has closed its doors to hosting school and municipal elections this year. The report states that the fire company is upset the city…
The funeral arrangements have been set for a Board of Education member in Upper Township. The viewing for Audrey Eichenberger will be held at the Godfrey Funeral Home this Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. The funeral will happen on Saturday right after the final viewing at…
The weather could be a big story in Cape May County on Friday. Emergency management officials throughout the county have been briefed by the National Weather Service about the potential for a significant nor’easter type storm that may slam the county right before the weekend. This storm could bring significant rain, gusty winds, and minor…
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their baseball season with their closer on the shelf for about a month, maybe more. Brad Lidge has a shoulder injury, and the Phillies announced that he will not need surgery to correct the problem. However, Phillies’ General Manager Rueben Amaro Jr. says that Lidge will be shut down for…
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will not be taxing millionaires in the Garden State. New Jersey State Treasurer Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff announced that Governor Christie will not consider a new tax on millionaires in the state to help balance the budget. Sidamon-Eristoff testified befor ethe Assembly Budget Committee which is tackling the governor’s new spending plan.…
The state’s highest court has decided it will not hear an appeal regarding the employment status of Mayor Gary DeMarzo. The New Jersey Supreme Court announced this week that it will not consider DeMarzo’s argument that he could serve as both an elected mayor and a police officer in the city. DeMarzo currently serves as…
During the month of March Lower Cape May Regional High School Resource Officer Michael Perry of the Lower Township Police Department, instructed 10th grade drivers education students on the effects of alcohol and drugs, and provided an over view of DWI laws. During the classes SRO Perry utilized Fatal Vision Goggles that simulate the effects…
The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority says the 2010 tourism season in the Wildwoods was very good for the local economy. The authority held a special event at the Convention Hall Tuesday to discuss the revenues for the year. The local two percent tourism tax collection that’s levied on hotel and motel rooms,…